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How much Wait time is needed for new USA permanent residents to Apply for Student Financial Aid for Graduate and Undergraduate studies?

I heard you need to wait for one year until you can apply for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and they said that the same rule goes when you move from one state to another, you need to wait for at least one year !!!

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    There are many sources of student aid. Each has its own rules. Your school's student aid office can help you determine what you may be eligible for.
    – keshlam
    Nov 13, 2016 at 20:36
  • Non-citizens can at times qualify for federal student aid, so the idea that there is a one-year minimum wait doesn't sound right (the moving between states is certainly wrong): studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/non-us-citizens But can't find a specific cite for new citizens at the moment. Note that if nothing else you are free to apply, answer all questions honestly, and if you don't qualify they will tell you.
    – BrianH
    Nov 13, 2016 at 21:03
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    Moving between states can affect whether a university or college will treat you as a resident of the state. Residency can have a big effect on aid packages.
    – mkennedy
    Nov 13, 2016 at 23:29

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None. If you have been granted permanent residence you are eligible. See the Federal Student Aid site, including the details under the eligible non-citizen section which details the visa types. This is echoed on the FAFSA site itself - if you have the 8 or 9 digit number to complete the form, you are eligible.

You must speak with your school's financial aid office to find out local details.

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  • One last thing @gef05 Do they give financial Aid for graduate studies (Master's or phd's) or it is only for undergraduate studies ? and if they are giving for graduate studies, is it the same with undergraduate studies or it is reduced in percentage ?
    – Hashmatullah Noorzai
    Nov 14, 2016 at 20:05
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    I would say that it might be true for federal grants and aid, but for state specific grants and aid it may depend on length of time you've been living in that state. You'll have to prove the length with bills for example.
    – KingsInnerSoul
    Nov 15, 2016 at 1:50

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